The Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter is accepting resumes for the following positions:

Family Services Manager

Healthcare Outreach Specialist

Care Consultant (Full Time)

Marketing/Communications/ PR Intern (Part Time, Unpaid)

Family Services Manager

Full time

Reports To: Program Officer

Supervises: None

Date Last Reviewed: February 2017

Position Purpose:The Family Services Manager will report to the Chief Program Officer and supervise staff and volunteers to ensure ongoing local programming excellence. They will conduct program evaluation and needs assessments. The Family Services Manager will build relationships with local and state organizations to provide support and leadership in the community. They will assist in the generation of revenue opportunities and support all Association fundraising events including Walk to End Alzheimer's, and The Longest Day. This position also provides training and coaching to interns, staff, and volunteers when appropriate.

Essential Job Functions:

Manage staff/volunteers to deliver care consultation services for families in person, by telephone, or e-mail.

Collaborate with the chapter's volunteer manager to identify, screen and train support group facilitators.

Provide administrative direction and support to ensure effective operations of Support groups.

Assure the maintenance of confidential records for family services.

Track and report statistical data from the provision of services through any grant agencies

Supervise Helpline staff/volunteers and Program Assistant

Ensure the Front reception area and Helpline are adequately staffed

Conduct education and training programs as needed.

Provide leadership and/or support as needed for special events, conferences, etc. sponsored by the programs and services department.

Represent the Alzheimer's Association at community events as needed. Occasional weekend and/or evening events or services will be required

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends

Must have reliable transportation

Must have valid Texas Driver’s License

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the jobholder. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions or perform any other duties as requested by his/her supervisor or manager. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of job duties. Essential elements may change when necessary.

SUBMIT RESUMES TO:

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter to Ann Marie McDonald at amcdonald1@alz.org with the position title as the subject line or mail your cover letter and resume as follows:

Healthcare Outreach Specialist

Full time

Reports To: Program Officer

Supervises: Interns/Volunteers

Date Last Reviewed: January 2017

Position Purpose:This position is responsible for building and maintaining referral relationships between healthcare providers/medical systems and the Alzheimer’s Association. Primary activities include the promotion of: diagnosis for those at risk of dementia, referral of families to the Association, dementia training for health professionals, enrollment in Trial Match. Responsibilities include: achieving strategic goals, data tracking and reporting.

Essential Job Functions:

Create and execute strategy to build relationships and develop partnerships that promote the expertise of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Ability to work effectively with volunteers, staff and external contacts

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

Good vision and hearing (corrected)

Ability to work under pressure

Other:

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends

Must have reliable transportation

Must have valid Texas Driver’s License

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the jobholder. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions or perform any other duties as requested by his/her supervisor or manager. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of job duties. Essential elements may change when necessary.

SUBMIT RESUMES TO: To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and salary history to Jessica Abad-Serpas at jessica.abadserpas@alz.org with the position title as the subject line.

Care Consultant

Full time, Paid

Reports To: Family Services Manager

Supervises: None

Date Last Reviewed: March 2017

General Summary:Care Consultants provide advice and counsel to individuals who contact the Association's Contact Center, in accordance with approved clinical protocols. As trained professionals, Care Consultants work with callers who have care or health related questions by providing advice, problem-solving counsel regarding difficult behaviors, decision-making support, crisis assistance, guidance during transitions and connections to local services. Individual must be able to work a flexible schedule and provide stellar customer service. This a full time position.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide short-term telephone consultation with callers in a professional and compassionate manner.

Apply empathetic listening skills to assess callers' needs.

Access appropriate information and make recommendations for care and follow-up

Office located at chapter office; services provided throughout chapter service area

Position operates in a flexible work environment which requires some travel by car

Works a full time schedule with flexibility to offer early evening and weekend consultations at least two times per month.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Good vision and hearing (corrected)

Ability to type on a keyboard

Ability to work under pressure

Must be able to lift or move 25 pounds

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the jobholder. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions or perform any other duties as requested by his/her supervisor or manager. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of job duties. Essential elements may change when necessary.

SUBMIT RESUMES TO: To apply, please send your resume & cover letter to Ann Marie Mcdonald at amcdonald1@alz.org with the position title as the subject line or mail your cover letter and resume as follows:

Marketing/Communications/PR Intern

Part time, Unpaid

Reports To: Marketing & Communications Manager

Supervises: None

Date Last Reviewed: January 2017

General Summary:The Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter is seeking an experienced, talented Marketing and Communications Intern to assist with social media calendars, campaigns and outreach. Partner with our Communications Team and be responsible for assisting in the creation of marketing strategies and their implementation to help increase awareness about the Alzheimer's Association.

Candidate must be able to complete the internship (15-20 hours per week)

Outgoing, easily establish relationships

Strong knowledge of social media platforms

Skilled in tracking and analyzing web/social data Familiarity with Constant Contacts a plus

Assist with print and online communication projects including copy-writing, editing and design.

Assist with social media outreach during events when/if possible.

Assists the Communications Team and the Programs & Services Team in implementing marketing strategies for programs and services.

Find and enter education workshops, support groups and events on community and news websites and calendars.

Other communications projects as needed

Minimum Education Requirements:

Student must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university in the fields of communication, nonprofit management, business, marketing or related field

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the jobholder. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions or perform any other duties as requested by his/her supervisor or manager. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of job duties. Essential elements may change when necessary.

SUBMIT RESUMES TO: To apply, please send your resume & cover letter to JJ Lassberg at jessica.abadserpas@alz.org with the position title as the subject line.